Letter: Sacred lives need to be worth living also worth living

Published 5:26 pm, Monday, July 29, 2013

Paul Koehn, in his letter ("Human life is sacred, valued," July 11) stated that, as a Christian and pastor, his opposition to abortion rights reflects his Christian belief that each life is sacred.

I'm also a Christian, and I've reflected on the Bible's directive to work toward the goal of acting and working so that each life is sacred, as "holistic." This directive confronts us with the realization that "life being sacred" doesn't begin and end at birth.

Equally important, and equally worthy of public activism, is that we must address all aspects of our society that inhibit people's ability to achieve and live a healthy and whole life so that we truly honor our commitment that each life is sacred.

Let us agree that all religious and non-religious people alike can ensure the ability to obtain quality health care, a livable wage, a healthy and clean environment, and equal rights and powers — regardless of income, race, gender or social status.

Let us work so that a sacred life is worth not only being born, but also worth living.